An iced chocolate almond milk shaken espresso is one of the easiest Starbucks recipes to make at home! Freshly brewed espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) is shaken with chocolate malted milk powder and ice and then topped with unsweetened almond milk to create a delicious and frothy iced coffee.
If you’re like me, iced coffee drinks are a must when the weather is warm. This chocolate almond milk shaken espresso recipe is easy to make and oh so delicious. If you’re a fan of the Starbucks shaken espresso drinks or iced mochas, this recipe will be right up your alley!
Another reason to love this recipe is that making your own iced coffees at home is a great way to save money and still enjoy a high-quality specialty coffee.
If you love this recipe, you need to try this brown sugar oat milk iced shaken espresso recipe too!
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What is Shaken Espresso?
A shaken espresso is a popular summertime beverage at Starbucks that is based on the popular Italian iced espresso drink called a shakerato.
The general process for making shaken espresso is to add hot espresso, sugar or simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until combined and cold.
Most shaken espresso drinks in the US are then topped with some type of milk.
Why You’ll Love this Iced Shaken Espresso Recipe
Quick and easy to make. Easy. Measure, shake, and enjoy!
Rich, chocolatey flavor. This chocolate almond milk iced shaken espresso recipe tastes similar to an iced mocha.
Ingredients Needed
- Chocolate Malted Milk Powder (aka Chocolate Malt Powder)
- Espresso -or- Strongly Brewed Coffee
- Ice
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Add chocolate malt powder and hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) to a mason jar and stir to combine.
- Fill the jar about half full with ice, tightly secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the coffee feels cold and looks frothy.
- Remove the lid and top with unsweetened almond milk.
- Add a straw, stir to combine, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
Don’t have chocolate malted milk powder? There is another option! The 3 Tablespoons of chocolate malted milk powder can be replaced with: 1 Tablespoon of malt powder, 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar.
Malt powder is NOT considered gluten free or vegan. Because malted milk powder is a key ingredient in a Starbucks chocolate almond milk shaken espresso, this is not a recipe that can be altered to be gluten free or vegan. Since malt powder is made with malted barley, it is not considered gluten free. Malted milk powder also contains milk, meaning it is not considered vegan or dairy free.
The best almond milk brands to use in this shaken espresso recipe. You might be wondering which almond milk is best for this easy coffee recipe. I’ve taste-tested a wide variety of unsweetened almond milks, and the ones I would recommend using are: Califia Farms Almondmilk, Pacific Foods Almond Plant-Based Beverage, or Almond Breeze Almondmilk. However, if there are other brands in your local grocery store, or store brands that you’re interested in, give them a try to find what you like best!
Helpful Equipment
I personally love making homemade espresso with a moka pot because it’s a simple, small, and affordable way to brew espresso. If you have the space and drink espresso a lot, an espresso machine may be a good investment for you!
Using a 16oz wide-mouth mason jar + lid is the easiest way to make a homemade shaken espresso. Plus, mason jars can be used for so many things, they’re a great thing to have around the house.
I also recommend using reusable straws when you can because they’re a better option for the environment.
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Iced Chocolate Almond Milk Shaken Espresso (Starbucks Copycat)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon chocolate malted milk powder*
- ⅓ C espresso (or strongly brewed coffee)
- ice cubes
- ¼-1/2 C unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Add chocolate malt powder and hot espresso (or strongly brewed coffee) to a mason jar and stir to combine.
- Fill the jar about half full with ice, tightly secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the coffee feels cold and looks frothy.
- Remove the lid and top with unsweetened almond milk.
- Add a straw, stir to combine, and enjoy!
David says
This one is pretty good! Comes together quick and tastes great.
ourlovelanguageisfood says
I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for trying my recipe 🙂